[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 17, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 17, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 17, 1942. Davis inquires of Carswell, "how goes the battle," and advises that he has plans, but he wants to hear from Carswell before doing anything and describes the program plans for Dallas. He advises Carswell, confidentially, that they have a plan to try to get on the July Primary ballot on a "war time proposition" noting if they can do that they "will be ready for big things".
Date: March 17, 1942
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Francis A. Buddin and Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - March 17, 1944] (open access)

[Form letter from Francis A. Buddin and Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - March 17, 1944]

A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Francis A. Buddin, Chairman and Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 17, 1944. An outline of the agenda of the next quarterly meeting of the Executive Committee. The reverse side includes printed map titled "Local Option Status of Texas by Precincts, Status as of December 31, 1943.
Date: March 17, 1944
Creator: Buddin, Francis Asbury
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Blackwell to T. N. Carswell - August 17, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from H. J. Blackwell to T. N. Carswell - August 17, 1965]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Horace J. Blackwell, Dallas, dated August 17, 1965. Blackwell expresses his appreciation for Carswell attending the services held for his mother in Hawley. He advises of the difficulty in obtaining factual information on life insurance companies and offers the information that he did find noting that Best's recommended the company.
Date: August 17, 1965
Creator: Blackwell, Horace J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to U. S. News & World Report, Inc. - April 17, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to U. S. News & World Report, Inc. - April 17, 1972]

A letter addressed to U. S. News & World Report, Inc., Washington, D. C. from T. N. Carswell, dated April 17, 1972. Carswell advises that he has received no notice on an order placed on March 1, 1972 other than their endorsement on his check and that he has had no reply to his letters. An attachment includes a business check from The Carswell Agency, drawn on the First National Bank of Abilene, signed by T. N. Carswell, dated Mar 1, 1972, and made out to U S News & World Report. The reverse side includes endorsements stamped by multiple banks.
Date: April 17, 1972
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major Ted Dealey to T. N. Carswell - September 17, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Major Ted Dealey to T. N. Carswell - September 17, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Ted Dealey, Major, A S C, Field Procurement Division, Dallas, Texas, dated September 17, 1942. Information regarding an enclosed Form 0850, in duplicate, and instructions pertaining to submitting the form.
Date: September 17, 1942
Creator: Dealey, Ted
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, February 17, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, February 17, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing the Kilgore bill and its potential adverse effect on the taxpayers of independent school districts of cities and counties to vote favorably on further bond issues for any public purpose. It is recommended for people to write their representatives expressing opposition to the bill.
Date: February 17, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. B. Smoot to William John Bryan, April 17, 1905] (open access)

[Letter from H. B. Smoot to William John Bryan, April 17, 1905]

Letter from H. B. Smoot to William John Bryan discussing pulling their funds together to open a bank in Abilene and proposing an in-person meeting to cover details..
Date: April 17, 1905
Creator: Smoot, H. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edwin E. Weiss to Loy Gordon, May 17, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Edwin E. Weiss to Loy Gordon, May 17, 1954]

Letter from Edwin E. Weiss to Loy Gordon discussing the itinerary for taxiing John Ben Shepperd by plane to give a speech in Abilene. Truett Latimer is listed in the carbon copy field.
Date: May 17, 1954
Creator: Weiss, Edwin E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bufford D. Carr to Truett Latimer, March 17, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Bufford D. Carr to Truett Latimer, March 17, 1959]

Letter from Bufford D. Carr to Truett Latimer criticizing the insurance industry in Texas. He talks briefly about the teacher pay raise bill; He spouts support for the proposal but wonders where the funding will come from. He also states his opposition to the State Sales and State Income Tax.
Date: March 17, 1959
Creator: Carr, Bufford D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. O. Reed to Truett Latimer, December 17, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from W. O. Reed to Truett Latimer, December 17, 1958]

Letter from W. O. Reed to Truett Latimer presenting him with the appended 1959 Texas Compo Courtesy Pass.
Date: December 17, 1958
Creator: Reed, W. O.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Blackwell to T. N. Carswell - August 17, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from H. J. Blackwell to T. N. Carswell - August 17, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from H. J. Blackwell, Vice President, First National Bank, Dallas, Texas, dated August 17, 1943. Blackwell expresses his appreciation for the letter of congratulations from Carswell. "It is most gratifying to receive congratulations from one's friends".
Date: August 17, 1943
Creator: Blackwell, Horace J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1943]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated June 17, 1943. Davis advises Carswell that the Executive Committee, composed of George Sargeant, Edgar P. Haney, and Dr. Julian Atwood, informed him that they were impressed with Carswell as Davis' logical successor and that Dr. Francis A. Buddin would be contacting him. Notation at bottom of page advises of Carswell having answered on June 27, 1943.
Date: June 17, 1943
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lynn W. Landrum to T. N. Carswell - February 17, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Lynn W. Landrum to T. N. Carswell - February 17, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lynn W. Landrum, The Dallas Morning News, dated February 17, 1941. Landrum confirms that his own opinion is the same as Carswell's opinion of Allen Wight and conveys Wight's positive opinion of Carswell.
Date: February 17, 1941
Creator: Landrum, Lynn W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alvin M. Owsley to T. N. Carswell - September 17, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from Alvin M. Owsley to T. N. Carswell - September 17, 1947]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Memorial Service Committee, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Alvin M. Owsley, Dallas, Texas, dated September 17, 1947. Owsley offers his regrets regarding the invitation to deliver the Memorial address for Carswell's District explaining that it is due to the schedule for the exhibit of his Ball Brothers Glass Company at the State Fair in Dallas.
Date: September 17, 1947
Creator: Owsley, Alvin M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William A. Blakley - April 17, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William A. Blakley - April 17, 1958]

A letter written to Senator Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas 2, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 17, 1958. Carswell congratulates Blakley on his decision to enter public service and gives to him his encouragement and a check for a campaign contribution.
Date: April 17, 1958
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History